majikmyke
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I began reading this thread out of curiosity more than anything, but was intrigued by all the responses. I began poling 2.5 years ago, and am now 67. The 5 “bullet” points flyingchiro stated in her post to this thread are absolutely the most important elements that you can take away from this thread. I am privileged to pole with an exceptionally great group of ladies, at several studio’s, that are encouraging, supportive, and inclusive.
I find pole dancing/fitness challenging and rewarding. It has transformed my body and mind. Would love to hear from others that are over 40, or even 50. Thank you for allowing me to contribute.
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Thanks, mate!
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She doesn’t look like she’s in her mid-forties. To me she looks like she’s in her late twenties or early thirties. You would be surprised how many of us that do pole fitness are well over 40. The photography is absolutely stellar.
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This is a really cool thread. You would be surprised by how many males possess very limited verbal skills. I like the comments all of you offer on asking “what do you mean” so that he has to re-phrase the question, which buys you time to find out what he’s really about.
When other guys find out that I pole dance, I too, get awkward/stupid/idiotic questions. In reference to the original question asked in this thread – the guy is extremely immature! A more visually graphic term is that he is a douche. Being that he is the husband of a friend, she should be challenging him to grow-up and stop acting like an asshole!
If there’s any other male pole dancers at SV I’m sure that they will agree with me. Love all of your comments and input.
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I was unaware that Tina had a Chic Physique location in DC, ofezo. Thank you for mentioning this addition for LolaSlaytor. LolaSlaytor, now you have 4 possible studios to go to? That is a target-rich pole studio environment. Have fun.
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LolaSlaytor, the three main Pole Pressure sites in DC are; downtown, Capitol Hill, and Cleveland Park. Pole Pressure used to have instructor “bios” on their website, but with their expanding business locations I think that has been discontinued. I would recommend that you ask for Crystal as a private instructor. I personally haven’t trained with her, but everything that I’ve heard about Crystal is very good. She’s a great lady. I’ve seen her at competitions and she’s a lot of fun to be with. Plus, she could give you lots of tips on places to eat, what to see, clubs, etc.
The “Exorcist Steps” are in the Georgetown area near the river. Lots of history, restaurants, and sight-seeing in this area. Ask one of the locals and they’ll be glad to tell you where the steps are located. It’s worth a few photo’s with your friend.
Pole Pressure was the first studio that I went to when I started pole fitness. It’s a very progressive, and well run organization. Unfortunately, the Leesburg, Virginia studio closed in 2013. The other PP studio’s are a long commute for me. Have a fun trip. Enjoy DC and I hope you have a great time poling at Pole Pressure.
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Do what makes you feel comfortable, polereveur! I agree with you that your original question generated a great deal of posts. It lets you know the difficulty, as well as the various opinions and approaches to doing holds and maneuvers. The “falling backward,” or “release” is very hard for all of us. We really want to stay near the security of being close to the pole, not falling away from it! I think everyone on the SV site likes questions like this. We all learn by reading the posts of others as well as Veena’s contributions. Please, let us know how you do, and when you accomplish the CAR, and possibly the CKR. Good poling, polereveur.
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I agree with you Hazi411. I, too, feel more secure, and safer with the CAR. While I will do a CKR I always seem to come away more bruised than when I do a CAR. It took me a while to feel comfortable when falling backwards in these holds. You’ll find everyone has different things that they’re comfortable with, and other moves that they’re not.
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This has been a really great thread to offer input on. Thank you Veena for your posts.
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Well Phoenix Hunter, by the time I got ready to answer your question there were numerous other posts that have already done that. I won’t be redundant. I haven’t done the CAR using the foot hold as I find it awkward to re-position my legs for it. Having done a headstand onto the pole, and securing my legs and using a foot hold, I find the lift from the headstand to the sitting position hurts my coccyx bone as apolemorphic indicated. I do it, but not often. PolarGirl’s description is pretty much right-on for this hold.
I polekat I, I’m sure I’ve seen some of your video’s and you have a beautiful CAR – a really nice arch in your back. I like your technical description of the CAR as a dance performer.
For Shimmy, you will find many “exceptions” in pole. It’s one of the primary reasons pole instructor’s encourage use students to always do, and try to do, a hold, trick, or maneuver from both sides. It is surprising to me the number of times I have found it easier to get into a hold from my non-dominant side rather than my dominant side. Go figure, right? It happens. Your ability to do the CAR release easier than the CKR is not unusual.
I hope all the posts help you polereveur?
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A very interesting discussion. I do both the CAR and CKR. The problems that Polereveur acknowledged in her post is a common one that we’ve all encountered. When I started doing a CAR and CKR layback I was uncomfortable with both. Once I got the CKR, my CAR followed quickly. The problem for me was not the leg position. It was doing the layback itself. I remember my instructor saying once you feel secure on the pole slowly go into the layback without hesitating.
Polereveur’s comments indicate those difficulties, and by holding the pole with her hand her balance is shifted and she begins spinning. Not a good time to go into the layback portion. I would recommend that you only do this hold in the studio with your instructor to spot you, and a mat, until you’re fully comfortable with smoothly releasing the pole with your hands and unhesitatingly go into the layback portion. It’s scary, and counter intuitive I know; but once you’re seated securely with a good leg grip, release your hands from the pole and smoothly go into the layback portion and roll your head backwards and look down towards the floor. It takes a lot of ab control. By rolling the head back along with your body you are committed to the maneuver. But, once you do it I promise you, you will not shift on the pole. And, after you do it several times you’ll fully understand what I mean by “smoothly going into the layback.”
Now, use your abs and slowly raise yourself back into the sitting position. Throw one arm out to the other students and wait for the cheers! You deserve it.
For Phoenix Hunter, I’ve seen people do their CAR where they do have a foot that hooks the pole as Polereveur indicated. I do my CAR like you, my feet are away from the pole. I think there are more of us that do it this way than the hooked foot. But, it seems to work for those people and their CAR looks good.
Ladies, thank you for allowing me to comment.
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This is a really cool thread that should be included in each of our personal profiles. So, here we go….
NAME: Michael
AGE: 67
LOCATION: Sterling, Virginia
STAGE NAME: “Majikmyke” – The name was given to me by the ladies at the studio, and I’m not about to mess with it.
LESSONS or SELF TAUGHT: Lessons
SPIN or STATIC: Prefer spin
SHOES or BAREFOOT: Barefoot
FAVORITE POLE MOVE: Shoulder Mount, Cupid, and Sad Girl Drop
DAY JOB: Pilot / Senior Captain / Retired – Working ended 12 years ago for me.
YOUR BEST FEATURE: My overall body conditioning
HOW YOU GOT INTO POLE DANCING: Two years ago I wanted to do a surprise pole dance for my wife for her birthday. It was just a joke and something different to do. I feel in love with it!
HOW YOU FOUND STUDIO VEENA: One of the ladies at the studio recommended it.
IF I WERE UNDERWEAR: I’d be a bikini. Mostly covered, but a little edgy!
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On pole class evenings I try to have protein at lunch, and not over-eat. About 2 hours before class I always have an orange. I’m comfortable with that. Inverting within an hour or so after I’ve eaten is a horrible feeling. I take a bottle of fortified water to class with me.
Poling is a far more intense workout than other sports. Any of you that have poled to a three minute song can attest to the stamina and strength required to continuously workout on the vertical jungle gym. You have to eat. Finding the right balance of when to eat, what to eat, and how much is a trial and error method used by most people.
I workout in the morning. Each day starts with two cups of coffee. I’ll workout for 30 minutes to one hour, or 30 minutes plus a 3 – 4 mile walk. Breakfast comes next; fruit, yogurt, cereal, or eggs. Not all at the same time. I vary it and concentrate on portion control. Eating healthy, portion control on an overall ongoing basis is far more important to me than concentrating on eating something specific prior to a hard workout. Your body will tell you when it wants more.
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I had a big surprise waiting for me by the front door four days ago…. it was a box containing my “Pole Dancing Adventures” books. They arrived safely and in great shape. Thank you, Leen.
The book is cute, funny, and, oh so true! If you are a pole dancer you can’t help immediately reading and looking at the book, and then re-opening it to again enjoy the reality of what we do. I look forward to the next book.
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You are so correct Club Dynasty. All the tats are beautiful with diverse personal meanings. The “photo realism” tat that Danielle Tillie has in black and white has tremendous minute detail in it.
I can understand Poledancefan’s looking at Danielle Tillie’s tat in class. It’s mesmerizing! Small, but draws your attention to the beauty of it. I’ve done a Natasha Wang class and loved it. She is very perceptive, and a good instructor. Look forward to doing a Danielle Tillie class when she’s in our area. Sorry to have drifted from the main topic….
Club Dynasty’s question is so multifaceted with answers. Pole is truly a way for someone to display their personal body art work to others. The large body tattoo’s are so well thought out and so beautiful to look at. Love the discussion threads that come up on Studio Veena. Thanks to all of you for sharing your pictures and insights.